Troubleshooting Guide - EarthQuake MC43 Manuel De L'utilisateur

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

PROBLEM
Engine will not start
Engine runs rough, floods
during operation
Engine is hard to start
Engine misses or lacks
power
Engine runs, then quits
Engine revs too high
Tines turn at idle
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Ignition switch off
2. Spark plug wire disconnected
3. Out of fuel
4. Spark plug wet, faulty or improperly
gapped
5. Fuel line hose not positioned in
bottom of gas tank
1. Dirty air filter
2. Choke partially engaged
3. Carburetor out of adjustment
1. Stale fuel
2. Spark plug wire loose
3. Dirty carburetor
4. Fuel not primed sufficiently
1. Clogged fuel filter
2. Clogged air filter
3. Carburetor out of adjustment or bad
4. Spark plug wet, faulty or improperly
gapped
1. Gas cap not venting
2. Plugged fuel filter
3. Carburetor out of adjustment or bad
1. Carburetor out of adjustment
1. Idle speed too high
2. Broken clutch spring
REMEDY/ACTION
1. Flip switch to ON position
2. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug
3. Refuel
4. Clean, replace or gap spark plug
5. Push fuel line down into fuel in gas tank
1. Clean or replace air filter
2. Move choke lever to run position
3. Call customer service
1. Drain old fuel and replace with fresh fuel. Use fuel
stabilizer at end of season or during long term
storage
2. Make sure spark wire is securely attached to spark
plug
3. Clean carburetor, use fuel stabilizer, new gas can
4. Prime unit 3 more times, then pull recoil handle
1. Clean fuel tank, replace fuel filter
2. Clean or replace air filter
3. Call customer service
4. Clean, replace or gap spark plug
1. Clean or replace gas cap, check vent
2. Clean or replace fuel filter
3. Call customer service
1. Call customer service
1. Adjust idle speed lower
2. Replace clutch
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